Avast 9 not updating virus definitions - dallas3super

[Ananda Ji]

I sent an e-mail to the helpdesk. But instead of checking whether anything was wrong with the server, they asked me to:
- repair
- manual update
To no avail, of course. We're long past the day that the problem always was at the users' side...

[DavidR]

ok im still showinh 11/16/13 last definition update , i did repair and still wont update

As I said in my post, the avast 9 updates are on a different update stream/cycle to the earlier avast versions (6-8). A repair won't change that fact, all you have to do is either a manual update to confirm you have the latest update or wait for it to happen automatically.

ok i tried manually im not new to avast still says im up to date  and where do you see streaming ?

Which just confirms that you have the latest version for avast 9, as I have said that update history page is confusing as avast 9 is on a different definitions update.

You can check the avast UI > Statistics > Historical data / Component status for the number of streaming updates. But that may not be accurate in this instance as it only shows the number for the last 24 hours and the last release was greater than 24 hours. That is why I counted the physical count using windows explorer for the defs folder and stream sub-folders C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\defs, e.g. 99999999_stream

[sdluthier]

Avast 9 Free version, last streaming update Nov. 17th, nothing on the 18th or since, still on 131116-1, Component status says 4 updates received in last 24 hours. Any reason for concern?
Also on Update page in Virus Definitions box under Connection: it says Connection not established. Is this why I'm not receiving more recent updates, and if so what to do about it?
Thanks for any input!

Edit-Just ticked 'My computer is permanently connected to the internet' under 'Details'. Updated manually, still nothing new.

[idleracer]

Just adding my voice. The date is now 131118 and it's still at 131116-1. What is concerning me, is that I've had Avast now for just about as long as it's been in existence, and I don't recall this ever happening before. I do feel a bit better knowing that I'm not alone with this issue.

[acasunshine]

sorry but you are not alone because I have the same problem.   

[beno696]

I have the same Problem...
on my Mobil is Version 118.0 and on the Laptop already 2 Days 116.1..
I try to repair and reboot etc ...... no change.. use Avira in the meantime..

[rocket997]

Hi. I have got the same problem. My PC has a Windows XP ServicePack 3 32bit system. My Avast version is 2014.9.0.2008 and the database is 131116-1. I can't update the database.

[Rohugh]

The VPS 131116-1 is still being updated via streaming,  mine had it's last stream update half an hour ago so there is nothing to worry about guys. 

[essexboy]

As of now there has not been a VPS update for the V9 stream.  This is different to V8 and the mobile data streams.  The emphasis now is more on streaming updates than a block update based on what I am seeing..  I have no qualms running with the 16th VPS as I am still getting 200+ streaming updates per day.  I believe this to be a storm in a teacup My two pennorth 

[sdluthier]

Your post makes good sense essexboy, I am now getting well over 200 streaming updates as well, since I ticked 'my computer is always connected'. Thanks for your input!

[fire]

I thought perhaps I was the only one experiencing this so I posted this in my own thread and was directed here,,,

I haven't changed any settings but I haven't had an auto update since 11/16. I manually updated and it said everything was up to date however,,rhe latest being shown was,,,,13116-1.  I went to the "update history" link and there were updates released on the 17 and the 18. Any idea whats going on,,thanks. BTW I did update the latest avast version that was just released,,,,2014.9.0.2008


Ok,,being a computer novice did we get the streaming updates from 11/7 and 11/8,,or are we not protected from whatever those updates are for?

[rocket997]

Perhaps it is not such a big deal as the fellows said, but I remember about 2 years ago Avast has had the same problem and then the company has edited a cure to fix the problem.

[Rohugh]

Ok,,being a computer novice did we get the streaming updates from 11/7 and 11/8,,or are we not protected from whatever those updates are for?

If you open the GUI>Statistics>Component Status you will see how many streaming updates you have had in the last 24 hours - gonna be a lot so you are still protected up to date. 

[rocket997]

I remember this:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=94454.0
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=94844.0

[rocket997]

If you open the GUI>Statistics>Component Status you will see how many streaming updates you have had in the last 24 hours - gonna be a lot so you are still protected up to date. 

So I have got 0 updates. See my screenshots:





Yes, I have got streaming updates activated.